AdressePersonal Finance Writer – Germany (Part Time, Freelance)
Role Specification
We're looking for a Personal Finance Writer keen to be part of an incredibly fast-paced and ambitious SAAS FinTech scale up to help us realise our mission of delivering brighter financial futures for everyone - everywhere.
Here’s a bit more about nudge and why we’re a great place to supercharge your career.
A bit about us
Here at nudge we have a collective purpose that we’re working towards to. Our manifesto gives you a better idea on the impact we’re striving to make.
What do we do?
In today’s complex financial world, ignorance isn’t bliss. For many, it’s hardship, hassle, and lost opportunity.
But we believe change is possible. And we’re going to lead it. Because when people are in control of their money, they’re in control of their lives.
nudge is the global financial education platform that demystifies money management for all.
Drawing on behavioral psychology and data, our platform offers personalized, engaging financial knowledge and skills to educate and delight.
We have a stellar client base including PayPal, Facebook, Boeing, Virgin, IBM, British Gas, Samsung, Investec, Clifford Chance, Selfridges and BlackRock.
And nudge is now live in over 100 countries! Find out more about us here.
Role overview
You will be our expert on the German personal finance market, delivering content and insight into the wider business. We cover subjects ranging from everyday finances and budgeting to buying a home and inheritance tax. Anything that impacts the money in people's pockets.
Our office is based in London in the United Kingdom, however this is a remote role and would report into the Global Content Coordinator.
Responsibilities
This will be a varied and dynamic role and will involve the following key responsibilities:
- Be our personal finance expert in Germany, understanding the marketplace and asking / answering questions everyday people have around money
- Lead the creation of email 'nudges', building evergreen and timely articles, crafting stories and daily social media-style posts (all in German)
- Ensure content remains relevant, timely and accurate by updating articles alongside changing legislation
- Pitch ideas for relevant personal finance content (both timely and evergreen)
Skills and experience
We’re a close-knit family so a willing, friendly and collaborative personality is really important to us. And we’re exceptionally nimble and things move fast so we really value ‘athletic’ minds and a “let’s give it a go” attitude.
For this role the ideal candidate should:
- Have a least two years’ experience writing in German about personal finance in Germany
- Be able to create content that demystifies and explains complex financial matters in a digestible way
- Be able to demonstrate excellent writing skills in German, rigorous attention to detail and accuracy, as well as an understanding of different audiences
- Proficient in English
- Be able to translate personal finance content from English to German and localize for the German market
- Have a university degree in a relevant subject (Business, Finance, Journalism or similar)
- Have experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Available to work 2 days per week
What’s in it for you?
At nudge we put people first. Our values are “friends through thick and thin”, “embracing differences, supporting individuals”, “leading and sharing” and “always learning”.
We have an open, friendly, and supportive work environment that we hope you’ll be proud of. And we’re growing fast which means great opportunities for you and your people to gain broad and diverse experience alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
We’re committed to creating a culture which gives our employees a sense of belonging. This is also reflected in our values. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know.
If it sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV and cover note via the form below.
Art der Stelle: Teilzeit, Freie Mitarbeit
Application question(s):
- Do you have an English version of your CV? If so, please attach!
Experience:
- writing in German about personal finance in Germany: 2 years (required)
Language:
- German & English (required)
Arbeitsort: Homeoffice
